“Bella, that’s awesome!” Nick knew it was huge for her and he was proud of her, but he wasn’t sure it solved their problem as filming was still likely to be in Hollywood. “Where is the show set?”

She smiled. “Well, that’s the best part. It’s a six-book women’s fiction series, set on Nantucket. And we’ll be filming most of it here.”

Now he was well and truly stunned. “Here? Not in Hollywood?”

“Here. I’ll still have to fly to Hollywood a few times, but just for a day or two. The majority of the work can be done here.”

“Are you sure you want to give up film, though?” He loved the idea of her working on Nantucket, but not if it meant it could hurt her career-wise.

“I’m not giving it up. I’m just being pickier about what I do. This will keep me here for the next year or so and I’ll look into other projects after that. I will look into producing my own films, too, which will give me more control over everything. If this series goes well, it will be easier for me to get other projects made.”

“Well, this is the best news ever. I’m thrilled for you. For both of us.”

“And you’re sure you don’t mind me staying longer than you expected?” she teased him. “I can always rent a place if it’s inconvenient.”

He leaned over and kissed her to stop the ridiculousness. “I meant what I said, you can stay here for as long as you like. Forever wouldn’t be too long for me.”

“I hoped you’d feel that way.”

“Hold that thought. I’ll be right back.” Nick jumped up and ran upstairs to his bedroom, pulled open the top drawer of his dresser and rummaged around until he found what he was looking for. He went back downstairs and resumed his spot on the sofa.

Bella raised her eyebrows at him. “What was all that about?”

He grinned and held out the small chocolate brown velvet box and flipped open the top. “This.”

Her jaw dropped at the sight of the antique diamond ring.

“Nick,” she began.

“Bella, I spotted this not long after you first went back to Hollywood. I was downtown walking around and something made me walk into a jewelry store I’d never set foot in before and it drew me towards it. One look and I knew that I wanted to give it to you. I wasn’t sure when that would be, but I bought it that day and I’ve kept it in a drawer upstairs ever since. And it feels like the right time now.”